Applications are invited for Senior Research Fellow at ICT

The Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) Mumbai was established as the Department of Chemical Technology on 1st October, 1933 by the University of Mumbai, through active support of industries and philanthropists. The Institute was most popularly known as UDCT, Mumbai. Research has been an integral part of ICT since its inception and it has created over 500 first generation entrepreneurs. The UDCT grew significantly in stature and was granted autonomy under UGC regulations by the University of Mumbai and further converted in to an Institute on 26th January, 2002. Under the World Bank TEQIP programme, the Maharashtra government granted it full autonomy in June 2004.

Post : Senior Research Fellow

Project Title : Microfluidic Platform for developing bio-artificial Retina

Sponsor : Department of Biotechnology (DBT)

Principle Investigator : Dr. Prajakta Dandekar Jain

Qualifications : M. Tech. Biotechnology

Remuneration/Fellowship : Rs. 28,000 Per Month+30% HRA

Desirable : Experience in Mammalian Cell Culture, Publications

Job Description : candidate has to work on developing various cell culture models and designing of microfluidic devices. The candidate will be working in a team and require to travel between different locations within India

The fellow will be appointed for two years and the tenure may be extended based on extension of the project. All appointments are terminated with end of the project. Candidate may be admitted into PhD program as per institutional rules and regulations.

Interested candidates should send their applications including cover letter, Curriculum vitae by email (research.assistant@staff.ictmumbai.edu.in.

Please mention in the subject of email “Application for the post of SRF: DBT Retina”. The applications should reach before 22nd June 2018 along with cover letter, Curriculum vitae.

The interview will be held on 25th June 2018 2.00 PM at Pharma Conference Room in Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga, Mumbai 400019.

Selection will he based on an interview conducted by a committee. The recommendation of the committee will be final.